Obituary: Edward Anderson Jr., 63, Of Naugatuck

Information via Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes, Inc.

Edward Staub Anderson Jr., 63, passed away on January 13, 2022, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Edward S. Anderson Sr and Shirley (Hayes) Anderson.

Edward was born on January 29, 1958, in Waterbury. He was a 1976 graduate of Naugatuck High School. He furthered his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in electrical-mechanical engineering.

Throughout his life, he shared his love of mechanics, animals, and cooking. He was a car enthusiast like his father. He was an engineer for IBM in San Jose, CA, and one of the world’s best handymen. He became an FFL Dealer in Silver Springs, NV.

He was such a giving soul when it came to feeding people in need. He shared his passions with anyone who would listen. He was very proud of his country. He never shied away from any project, no matter how big and he always fought hard for everything he believed in.

He is survived by his son Ben and his daughter Grace, his sister Tracy A. Penniman and her husband Tom of New Harbor, ME, a brother Chris and his partner Nicole Boyd of Pemaquid, ME, his youngest sister Amy of Naugatuck, his maternal uncle, Lawrence Hayes and his partner Beverly Boulanger of Naugatuck, and his paternal uncle Charles Anderson of Archer, FL along with numerous cousins.

Arrangements – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck, 06770.

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